Posted 3 months ago
Co-op Student
@ Default Brand
Collingwood, Ontario
Overview
Default Brand is hiring a full-time co-op student to support engineering, maintenance, production, quality or continuous improvement projects across departments. The work combines office tasks such as data analysis and documentation with time on the plant floor, under supervision. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a recognized college or university co-op program.
Responsibilities:
- Support engineering, maintenance, production and quality projects
- Collect and analyze operational and production data
- Assist with troubleshooting processes and equipment under supervision
- Support preventative maintenance and process improvement initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Currently enrolled in a recognized college or university co-op program
- Studies in engineering, mechatronics, maintenance or a related discipline preferred
- Good communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
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Default Brand
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 128 |
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the assigned department, responsibilities may include:
- Assist with engineering, maintenance, production, quality, or continuous improvement projects.
- Support the collection, organization, and analysis of operational and production data.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment issues under appropriate supervision.
- Participate in process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
- Support preventative maintenance planning, documentation, and equipment-related projects.
- Assist with updating procedures, work instructions, drawings, reports, and other departmental documentation.
- Observe production processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in meetings, project reviews, and departmental activities.
- Assist with quality investigations, inspections, data collection, and corrective action activities as required.
- Support health, safety, environmental, and 5S initiatives throughout the facility.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Materials, EHS, and other departments.
- Complete assigned projects and provide updates on progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and plant rules.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a recognized college or university co-op program.
- Studies in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Maintenance, Operations, or another related discipline are preferred depending on the placement.
- Strong willingness to learn and gain hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing/plant environment.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Previous manufacturing, technical, maintenance, or production experience is considered an asset but is not required.
Work Environment
This is a flexible co-op position intended to provide exposure to multiple areas of a manufacturing operation. The successful student may spend time on the production floor as well as in an office environment and may support more than one department or project during their placement.
Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn when working in designated areas of the facility.
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